Registered Mental Health Clinician - Mahea
About Us
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 40 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.
Our Mahea service provides rangatahi focused mental health and addiction support using kaupapa Māori values.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Practitioner/Counsellor to join our Mahea team. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week / 0.5 FTE), with days and hours negotiable to suit the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of rangatahi needing community based mental health and/or AOD support
- Deliver counselling sessions and other evidence informed interventions
- Work in partnership with other members of the Mahea team to empower, motivate and build the resilience of rangatahi
- Actively network to build strong professional community relationships
What we are looking for:
- A relevant clinical qualification and full registration under a clinical body (e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, DAPAANZ, Counsellor, or other HPCA professional)
- Knowledge and experience working with youth and mental health
- A willingness and commitment to understanding the implications for Māori health within the Treaty of Waitangi
- High levels of innovation, energy, motivation and enthusiasm
- A clean, current and valid Full Driver’s License
- To pass a Children’s Worker Safety Check (including Police Vetting) with no history that would require exemption
What We Offer:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave + Birthday leave
- Southern Cross Wellness One Health Insurance
- A kaupapa Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (Kapa haka, karakia)
- Wellness initiatives and staff activities
- Life insurance
- Free parking
Explore our website or Facebook page for a glimpse of the caring, dynamic workplace at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. https://ttoh.iwi.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/TTOHcommunity
To apply please include:
- Cover letter
- Up to date CV
- Relevant qualifications and registration
- Fully completed Application form (online)
Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
